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2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class review
via caradvice.com.auSportier, larger, roomier, more premium – these are all given, but ‘grown up’, in Benz’s words specifically, suggests an about-face for a range born of maturity in small cars, but went for the youthful jugular in successive second and third generations. Certainly, ‘grown up’ seems strange for a new model range whose marketing figurehead is […] -
2024 BYD Seal U plug-in hybrid SUV: First details for Australia
via drive.com.auThe BYD Seal U – a Chinese-made plug-in hybrid rival for the Mitsubishi Outlander SUV – will be offered in two model grades when it arrives in showrooms later this year.There will be two variants of the 2024 BYD Seal U family SUV – neither of which will be fully electric – when Australian showroom arrivals commence between April and June this year.The Seal U has been approved for sale in Australia in two plug-in hybrid variants – branded ‘DM-i’ – w -
Six cheap fuel tips you don’t already know about
via drive.com.auNothing causes petrol prices to rise quite like a long weekend. Here are some lesser-known tips to get the cheapest fuel this Easter.With more people on the road during a long weekend, petrol stations will look to capitalise on this by raising the price of fuel.RELATED: The real reason you can’t use your mobile phone at the petrol stationAccording to the Australian Institute of Petroleum (AIP), Australia saw an unleaded petrol price hike of a national average of 6.7 cents per litre in metr -
2024 Lexus GX: More than 500 pre-orders, wait times already growing
via drive.com.auThe initial popularity of this luxury four-wheel drive – and twin to the new Toyota Prado – means demand looks set to outstrip supply.The 2024 Lexus GX four-wheel drive – a luxury take on the forthcoming Toyota LandCruiser Prado – has already logged 500 pre-orders and a near-six-month wait time in Australia, before it arrives in showrooms in the middle of 2024.With an allocation of 1500 vehicles for the local market over the first 12 months, CEO of Lexus Australia John Pa -
Former police commissioner’s car used in police chase – report
via drive.com.auAuthorities said they have charged a 16-year-old for multiple offences relating to police evasion and reckless driving – with reports claiming the vehicle used in the incident belonged to a former Western Australia police boss.Photo Credit: 9 NewsA 16-year-old teenager has been arrested and charged with multiple offences after engaging in a police pursuit while recklessly driving in Perth on 22 March 2024.According to 9News, the Mitsubishi Pajero used by the offender reportedly belonged to -
Volvo produces its last diesel car
via drive.com.auThe final diesel-powered Volvo has rolled off the line in Sweden, a blue XC90.Volvo has made its last diesel-powered car – 18 months after the fuel type left its Australian showrooms – with the final example to roll off the production line bound for a museum.The final diesel-engined car, an XC90, left Volvo’s Torslanda plant in Sweden this week, bringing to an end the company’s 45-year relationship with the fuel type.The XC90 SUV, using the marque’s turbocharged inl -
Is parking free on public holidays?
via drive.com.auStreet signs often outline days and times you don’t need to pay, or when time limits don’t apply. But what happens on public holidays?When reading street signs in major Australian cities, you could be forgiven for thinking you need a university degree to make sense of them.
RELATED: The Aussie parking sign baffling tourists (and how to read it)Street parking often has signs outlining a time limit and whether you need a parking ticket. However, it can get a little difficult when publi -
Police warn drivers of increased road presence across Australia
via drive.com.auAhead of the Easter public holiday, state police are warning drivers of road operations combatting impaired driving, speeding and general road safety.Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty ImagesAhead of the Easter public holiday festivities, police across the country are warning drivers of increased road presence and various operations set to take place.Police say the road blitz is targeted towards impaired driving, speeding, distracted driving, and dangerous and reckless behaviour – as well as g -
Tesla surpasses 100,000 cars in Australia
via drive.com.auElon Musk’s electric-car company has fitted licence plates to its 100,000th vehicle in Australia.There are now 100,000 Tesla electric cars on Australian roads – nearly half of which were delivered last year alone.The US electric-car giant announced the milestone of “100k Tesla vehicles on the road in Australia” on social media on Thursday afternoon, nine years and four months after its first local vehicle delivery in July 2010.More than half of those Teslas – close -
What to check on your car before a long drive
via drive.com.auYou’ve got a full tank of fuel but have you considered doing these checks on your car before you drive away?
The Easter long weekend is here and with many people deciding to travel over the long weekend, it’s a good reminder to check your vehicle before setting off.
RELATED: Electric car owners warned of charging wait times this EasterIn this guide, we will break down a checklist for almost everyone. With the increasing amount of electric and hybrid cars sold around Australia, we wan -
How Australian new-vehicle emissions rules have been relaxed to help utes, 4WDs
via drive.com.auEmissions standards coming soon for new vehicles in Australia have been delayed and weakened for utes, vans and many 4WD SUVs. Here’s what you need to know.Utes and large four-wheel-drives are the biggest winners of changes to Australia’s proposed new-vehicle emissions standards presented to parliament yesterday.The bill – announced Tuesday but brought in front of Canberra politicians Wednesday – slows the roll-out of the emissions standards, and weakens the limits for ut -
2024 GWM Tank 500 review: Australian first drive
via drive.com.auIt’s bigger than a LandCruiser Prado, hybrid-powered, and offers stacks of tech for the asking price. But does the Tank 500 stack up as a good choice? We get behind the wheel to find out.Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn-road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety Next steps
2024 GWM Tank 500GWM – a giant of the Chinese automotive industry – is continuing its assault on Australia’s most popular -
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz ute updated, still no closer to Australia
via drive.com.auThe Hyundai Santa Cruz has received its first facelift, with subtle exterior design changes and an all-new dash.The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz has been unveiled in North America, showing off refreshed exterior styling and new interior technology.Three years after the Santa Cruz was launched, Hyundai has updated the mid-size ‘lifestyle’ ute with a revised front-end design and a big interior change – and the off-road-oriented XRT variant gaining tweaked bumpers, grille, wheels, and -
‘Built from the ground up’ – Drive TV special airs this weekend
via drive.com.auIn this Drive TV special, we shine a spotlight on electric vehicles that are built from the ground up. Journey into the future of automotive by tuning in to Channel 9 this Saturday, March 30th.In the highly anticipated third instalment, the team delves into the exciting world of electric vehicle design and engineering.This episode takes viewers on an in-depth exploration of electric cars built from the ground up, highlighting key elements that set them apart in the rapidly growing EV market in A -
2025 Hyundai Tucson to ditch diesel, gain hybrid in Australia, price rise likely
via drive.com.auThe Tucson will become the next Hyundai SUV to drop diesel power in Australia with the updated model due mid-2024 – available with petrol-hybrid power for the first time.The 2025 Hyundai Tucson family SUV will say goodbye to diesel – and hello to petrol-hybrid technology – when it arrives in Australian showrooms in mid-2024.A price rise is highly likely to account for additional standard equipment in the updated Tucson, including LED headlights across the range.It coincides wit -
Do double demerits mean double the fines?
via drive.com.auDouble demerit points can live on your licence for years – but what about the financial repercussions? We ask the experts.Over the 2024 Easter break, drivers in New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Queensland and Western Australia will be subject to double demerit points.RELATED: Electric car owners urged to charge at home this EasterFrom Thursday 28 March until 1 April, residents and visitors in these states will be subject to these additional penalties for offences such as -
2025 Kia K4 hatch unveiled to succeed Cerato, likely for Australia
via drive.com.auKia has published the first images of the car that will replace the Cerato hatch, the K4 ‘5DR’– in a surprise unveiling alongside the sedan, which is due in Australia early next year.
Photos via Car and Driver.
The five-door hatchback version of the new 2025 Kia K4 – the replacement for the Cerato – has been unveiled overnight, ahead of Australian arrival expected towards the end of next year.The first images of the K4 hatch were revealed to the surprise of the worl -
Car makers losing $6000 on every electric car they sell – report
via drive.com.auUS report finds that added costs of making electric vehicles are making it hard for manufacturers to turn a profit.Car manufacturers are losing $6000 on every electric car they sell, according to a new report from the United States.The study, undertaken by the Boston Consulting Group study, found that motorists toying with the idea of going electric for their next vehicle purchase want three main things: short charging times, a 560km-plus driving range, and to pay roughly $US50,000 ($AU76,000).& -
Drive TV: We take the top-selling Lexus to the Sunshine State
via drive.com.auTune in to Channel 9 this Sunday to catch a thrilling drive through Queensland, piloting one of Australia’s best medium SUVs.
In this episode, we kick off in Brisbane before trekking south to a location that’s effortless, popular, and premium – much like the car we lucked in with.Tune in this weekend to catch Emma as she journeys to Sanctuary Cove in the Lexus NX, winner of the Drive Car of the Year 2024 – Best Medium SUV under $80k.
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New promotion saves drivers 12 cents per litre at the pump
via drive.com.auSelected Linkt customers will be rewarded with a 12-cent-per-litre discount on fuel starting over the next three months.
Motorists with a Linkt account are being offered a 12-cent-per-litre discount on fuel between April to June 2024.
The discount is available to drivers who take 10 or more trips per month on a Linkt toll road over April, May and June and are subscribed to marketing notifications with Linkt. It excludes LinktGO and commercial account holders.
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2024 Skoda Karoq review: New base model tested
via drive.com.auThe Skoda Karoq is back below $40,000 drive-away for the first time in two years – and this new entry-level model may be the pick of the range.
Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn-road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety Next steps
2024 Skoda KaroqThe Skoda Karoq is the middle child in the Czech car maker’s SUV range, with the footprint of a ‘big’ small SUV – but interior space said to be -
2024 Toyota Yaris Cross price and specs: Updated looks and tech, with price rise
via drive.com.auToyota’s smallest SUV has been updated with additional safety tech and a new multimedia system – but the price is up again, too.The 2024 Toyota Yaris Cross city SUV has been updated with new safety technology and infotainment joined by exterior styling tweaks, with prices increasing an average of $913 across the line-up – after it went hybrid-only late last year.The entry-level Yaris Cross GX FWD (front-wheel drive) hybrid now starts at $30,900 plus on-road costs – previo -
This is the last Audi R8 V10
via drive.com.auAudi’s iconic supercar has ended on a high but there’s seemingly no successor in the works after the final example rolled off the production line.The last Audi R8 V10 supercar has been built after almost 18 years of production, with an electric replacement yet to be announced by the German car maker – and is therefore years away.A bright ‘Vegas Yellow’ R8 Performance Quattro coupe with a carbon-fibre pack, and 20-inch bronze and silver alloy wheels was the final car -
When Holden (almost) gave us a proper sports car | Drive Flashback
via drive.com.auPlans to bring the BMW Z3-rivalling Opel Speedster to Australia were well advanced but a late change of heart meant we missed out on a properly fun little mid-engine sports car.This story was originally published in Drive on 29 March, 2001Holden is poised to drop plans to import the Lotus-made Opel Speedster.According to a spokesperson for Holden, the company will make a final decision on the alloy-and-composite two-seater’s fate in a “week or so”.However, Drive has been told b -
Full details: 2025 Kia K4 confirmed for Australia to replace Cerato next year
via drive.com.auGoodbye Cerato, hello K4. Kia’s new small car is larger and packed with new tech – but the sporty GT has been replaced by a less powerful GT-Line.
K4 GT-Line.
The Kia Cerato name will be axed in Australia next year, replaced by an all-new model known as the 2025 Kia K4, formally unveiled in the US overnight.It has been shown first as a four-door sedan – with a five-door hatchback expected to follow at a later date – with Australian showroom arrivals due between January an -
2024 Lexus LBX review: Australian first drive
via drive.com.auThe smallest vehicle Lexus has ever produced is hybrid-powered and comes in under $50,000. Does this luxury small SUV – which is based upon the same platform as the Toyota Yaris Cross – stack up?
Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety Next steps
2024 Lexus LBXIt’s a small car, but the Lexus LBX represents a big move for the luxury Japanese brand. The brand has bu -
Toyota Australia backflips on sub-$30,000 Yaris Hybrid for 2024 after denying plans, axing petrol versions
via drive.com.auThe sub-$30,000 Yaris returns, as a new entry-level hybrid appears just weeks after Toyota Australia said it would not offer one – and axed the cheaper petrol-only variants.Toyota Australia has introduced a new entry-level Yaris Hybrid variant after telling media just two weeks ago – when it announced regular petrol versions would be axed – that it had “no plans” for a sub-$30,000 hybrid grade.The deletion of petrol-powered variants would have seen the price of the -
Sydney driver crashes $800,000 Ferrari 296 GTS convertible
via drive.com.auA motoring dream is in tatters as a Ferrari driver in Sydney has a very bad morning.A Sydney driver has had a morning he would rather forget, by crashing his $800,000 Ferrari 296 GTS in a suburban street.The car, a Rosso Corsa Red Ferrari 296 GTS convertible, suffered significant front-end damage during a crash in a suburban street in the inner-western Sydney suburb of Five Dock.Priced from $668,146 before options and on-road costs – or approximately $800,000 on the road – the Ferrar -
High-performance Land Rover Defender Octa set for BMW V8 power
via drive.com.auLand Rover is prepping a new top-dog Defender in the form of the twin-turbocharged, mild-hybrid V8-powered Octa.Land Rover is set to unleash a new flagship in its Defender off-road SUV line-up later this year, with the Octa claimed to positioned to be the brand’s “toughest, most capable and luxurious model”.The engine the Octa will use is yet to be confirmed, but Land Rover has announced it will be powered by a twin-turbo petrol V8, aided by a mild-hybrid set-up to trim fuel co -
Electric Toyota HiLux ute confirmed, production near – report
via drive.com.auA senior executive has confirmed an electric version of the popular HiLux ute is in the pipeline. However it may just be a ramp-up in production of the same single-cab, short-range concept we’ve already seen.Australian buyers could eventually have the option to buy a 2026 Toyota HiLux EV ute powered by batteries.The president of Toyota’s Thailand business – which manufactures HiLux utes for the Australian market – confirmed to media the company had plans to produce an ele
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